Many people hate networking — myself included. I find it difficult, anxiety provoking, and stress inducing. If you’re like me, there are a hundred other things you’d rather be doing, but that doesn’t mean networking isn’t an important skill. While it may never become something you love, approaching strangers can become something you can do with relative ease. Here are a few things to remember as you learn to network like a pro.

It Doesn’t Have to Be Face to Face